Sarcenas Viaduct – Via fluvia in the forest loop from Grazac

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Sarcenas Viaduct – Via fluvia in the forest loop from Grazac

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Sarcenas Viaduct – Via fluvia in the forest loop from Grazac

02:59

48.6km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.83 km

View of the Sucs along the Via Fluvia

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The juices are geographical formations resulting from volcanic activity. It is quite a unique feature in France and amazes anyone who stops for a few minutes to appreciate the scenery. …

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4.17 km

Waterways

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nice little square in front of the town hall

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11.6 km

Velay-Express Raucoules station

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The Velay-Express is a historic train that allows you to discover the landscapes of Ardèche and Haute-Loire in complete tranquility. Raucoules station is one of the four stops offered.

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13.8 km

View of the Mezenc from Montfaucon

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Very beautiful section from Montfaucon-en-Velay, towards Tence and Yssingeaux, with a view of all the Yssingelais peaks, and in the background, the Mézenc.

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14.6 km

Viewpoint

20.9 km

Passage of the via fluvia under a Tunnel

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24.4 km

Sarcenas Viaduct

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View of the Sacrenas viaduct which crosses the Dunières. It is possible to take it by bike via the Via Fluvia.

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41.4 km

Brin d'Auvergne Farm

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On the way to Via Fluvia there is a Mozzarella manufacturing farm. The buffalo herd is in a meadow right next to the track. If you stop for a moment, …

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42.2 km

Via fluvia in the forest

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Very pleasant part of the Via Fluvia

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48.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

4.36 km

302 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.8 km

529 m

149 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

14°C

7°C

58 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

March 7, 2025,Sortie (très) ventée sur le plateau altiligérien 🍃

Mild but strong southerly wind for a short tour on the Haute-Loire plateaus. I had decided to do an East-West route to avoid the headwind, so I got moved sideways with my featherweight... 🍃😡🤣

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June 29, 2025,Vers l'ancienne gare de Riotord

A bit of freshness found between 800 and 1000 meters above sea level and a trace often in the shade, on this scorching day

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